Theresa vs Richard

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Theresa

Girl #1,501 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"to harvest, reaper"

Origin: Greek

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✓ All Clear

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

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12 High Risk

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Theresa Rank #1,501

Richard Rank #232

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #1501 for Theresa.

Is Theresa or Richard more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Theresa at #1501 in the United States.

What do Theresa and Richard mean?

Theresa means "to harvest, reaper" (Greek origin). Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin).

Are Theresa and Richard boy or girl names?

Theresa is primarily a girl name. Richard is primarily a boy name.